The old cart wheel

This old cart wheel is propped up against the wall of our barn, slowly and quietly surrendering to the elements – but it can still offer some interesting photographic possibilities.

Cellpic Sunday 8 March 2026

Last on the card February 2026

When we bought this house, over twenty years ago now (blimey!), we inherited two large cart wheels, about four feet in diameter, which were propped against the wall in what is now our salon. Obviously they were much too big to remain in situ, so for many years they have stood guard either side of our barn door, exposed to the elements.

Inevitably, their condition has deteriorated, especially since the hubs fell out, with the metal rims following shortly afterwards. That left only the wooden spokes, which are now in this sorry, but texturally interesting, condition.

Last On The Card February 2026

The old cart

When we bought our ruin house, there was a deconstructed old cart in what we now call our ‘Salon’ but was then a dirt-floored room that had probably housed livestock back in the day.

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Wheels

Tuesday Photo Challenge: Wheel

Frank’s theme for his Tuesday Photo Challenge this week is ‘wheel’.

Here in rural France,  old cartwheels that are way past their sell-by date are a common sight. This one was spotted in the nearby village of Saint-Martial-sur-Isop, during the ‘Wool Festival’, which accounts for the natty headgear.

Tuesday Photo Challenge: Wheel

Cold Wheels

Like much of France, it’s been cold and we’ve had some snow recently. As a result, these old cartwheels (and birdbath) that sit at the back of our house were looking pretty chilled last week – and not in a good way.

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Chilled